A nurse is providing morning care for a female patient who has been admitted for the treatment of a pressure ulcer. The patient is a quadriplegic following a spinal cord injury several years ago.
While providing a bed bath to the patient, the nurse notes that many of her muscles are rigid and in a state of flexion. The nurse would document the presence of:
A) Spasticity
B) Tonus
C) Flaccidity
D) Atonia
Question 2
A nurse is presenting an educational event to a local community group and is speaking about colorectal cancer. What would the nurse identify as a risk factor associated with colorectal cancer?
A) Age greater than 50
B) History of bowel obstruction
C) Family history of stomach cancer
D) Low-fat, low-protein, low-fiber diet
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